Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay.

No. 290.]

Sir: Complying with instructions No. 215 of October 17, requesting a complete copy of the Brazilian law No. 641 of November 14, 1899, I have the honor to inclose herewith such copy with translation, and to report that a further delay until December 31, 1900, in enforcing the provisions of article 45, paragraph 2, regarding labels in Portuguese, has been granted. Meanwhile the repeal or satisfactory amendment of that objectionable section is definitely promised.

I have the honor to be, sir, etc.,

Charles Page Bryan.
[Inclosure.]

Translation of law No. 641; November 14, 1899.

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Article 45.

The use of trade-marks written wholly or partly in a foreign language is forbidden to national factories, in the terms of law No. 452 of November 3, 1897.

The importation of goods made abroad which carry labels wholly or partly in Portuguese, except when imported from Portugal or when made for factories, is forbidden.

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